Northwoods, WI
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Facing threats on many fronts, ELPC is working with other industry leaders to keep the buckeye state’s transportation future on track
7/2/26
EPA exempted many Great Lakes ships from installing invasive protection equipment on ballast systems, and new invasives are seizing the opportunity
6/30/26
Forest Service plans to clearcut over 45,000 acres of forest in West Zone project, without doing required analysis
6/18/26
ELPC Is Fighting to Protect the Great Lakes from the Spread of Invasive Species by U.S. Lakers, Huge Cargo Ships That Operate Exclusively in the Great Lakes
6/17/26
Clean Car standards are important to reducing emissions that harm public health
6/12/26
ELPC's 2026 Gala was a big success. Hundreds of friends and colleagues celebrating all we've done together to protect the Midwest's environment.
6/11/26
ELPC and Coalition Members Challenge EPA Rule Suspending Deadlines for Oil and Gas Producers to Implement Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions
6/5/26
This bill would underfund our nation’s public lands, threaten wildlife populations, benefit extractive industries, and exacerbate the climate crisis
6/2/26
Tell U.S. EPA your concerns about the impact of leaking coal ash pits on your health
6/1/26
ELPC and the University of Chicago Law School convened environmental attorneys from around the Midwest.
6/1/26
On May 21st, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) issued its written order in We Energies (WEPCO) “very large customer” proceeding, a landmark case that will shape how Wisconsin handles the energy demands and costs of hyperscale data centers for years to come.
6/1/26
Congress' new reauthorization proposal puts passenger rail future on shaky ground
5/26/26
In memory of ELPC Science Advisory Council member and truly brilliant scientist Mark Ratner.
5/26/26
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) continues to stand out as one of the most effective tools for strengthening rural communities, and a new FY 2027 appropriations letter highlights just how vital it remains.
5/21/26
Key committee approves plan to purchase and renovate Chicago’s old Greyhound Station, kicking off the process to rejuvenate intercity bus service for the 21st century
5/18/26
Lakers are spreading invasive species throughout the Great Lakes. Here's what ELPC is doing about it.
5/14/26
ELPC submitted testimony to Congress in support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, an effective, bipartisan program that protects where we live, work, and play
5/14/26
The Ottawa National Forest is one of the Midwest’s great public lands. A place defined by mature forests, coldwater streams, waterfalls, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation that supports local communities across Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. Decisions about how this forest is managed matter deeply, not just today, but for generations.
5/4/26
ELPC is representing conservation groups opposing the proposed sale to a Maryland-based private equity firm and protect Michigan’s rivers, communities, and ratepayers.
5/4/26
NS-UP freight railroad merger could affect air quality and passenger rail service in Chicago and throughout the Midwest
4/30/26
A former student, now ELPC intern, reflects on the benefits of cleaner air for young Michiganders
4/29/26
ELPC is actively pursuing a behind-the-meter VPP requirement in Xcel's pending rate case and IDP, where we've argued that Xcel has already made the necessary technological investments and should maximize their value for ratepayers.
4/27/26